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Tort laws are known as legislations that require monetary compensations for personal injuries from an individual or organization. Tort reforms initially introduced in the 1970s aimed to limit the amount of money that plaintiffs can receive for damages caused by the defendant’s direct or indirect fault (“Impact of tort reform...
Jamarcus Glover and Adrian Walker, who are unrelated to Kenneth Walker, were the primary focus of the LMPD investigation. They were accused of selling controlled drugs from a drug house about 10 miles away. Glover was in a relationship with Breonna Taylor until February 2020, when Taylor entered a relationship...
Title of the video: ACC victim impact. Locaion where the video was taken: Virginia, United States. HTTP adress. Organization or website where the video was posted: YouTube. Summary ACC Victim Impact is a video describing the process and effects of a program designed to change offender behavior. The session consists...
Many alternative and innovative sentencing options are implied in the current criminal justice system because of the system’s need to adapt. Various circumstances may lead to the implication of those options instead of traditional ones. For instance, a recent study reports that the criminal justice system of England and Wales...
Introduction The critical situation concerning high incarceration rates in the United States of America evokes concerns of policymakers, who attempt to address this problem. Their recent efforts have led to the discussion of a so-called criminal justice reform, which is a multi-faceted initiative intended to combat the challenge (Head, 2020)....
NLRA and FLSA were established to protect workers’ rights and enhance their welfare. The two Acts helped improve the Americans’ overall conditions despite the existing workplace inequalities. Child labor was outlawed, and the minimum wage increased through the FLSA (History Matters, n.d.). Overtime pay and labor protections were also provided...
The Smith v. Goguen case is an excellent example of how unclear statements can be misinterpreted. I agree with the court’s decision that the phrase “treats contemptuously” is unconstitutionally vague, as it does not fully address the standards of contemptuous treatment. Considering that the demonstration of contempt can vary significantly...
Fraud and abuse are concerning issues in the healthcare industry that involve unlawful billing practices and prohibited commercial arrangements. The term “fraud” usually refers to misinterpretation or omission of facts, and “abuse” is related to acts inconsistent with financial activities generally accepted in the medical field (Fabrikant et al., 2022)....
Law could be considered as a prism through which people perceive commonly accepted social customs. It is both a guideline and a deterrence that restricts unfathomable acts against individuals. In general, people interpret the definition of law in accordance with the environment where they live or grow up. This way,...
During the course of my criminal and social justice studies, I have come into contact with a variety of information that has shaped my current understanding of the field. While I can certainly say that a large portion of the knowledge is new to me and aligns with the way...
Ethics in research refers to the acceptable conduct principles that need to be followed. Considering the importance of ethical consideration particularly in research, experts in the field have developed policies and codes which must be adhere to by all researchers for common benefit. Professionals need to understand that they are...
The People’s Republic of China (PRC) tops the list of the world’s most populous nations. As of 2020, the Chinese population was slightly above 1.4 Billion (Paul 79). The high population translates into a substantial domestic market, attracting investors from different parts of the world. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is...
Introduction Julio Manga, his wife and Jonathan Brown dined together at their apartment. Some of the things they were doing included smoking marijuana and other drinks. Since they are all supposedly smoking marijuana, a concerned citizen called the 911 hotline to report the event. The citizen notifies the police that,...
OVW Fiscal Year 2022 Justice for Families Program Solicitation (O-OVW-2022-171024) was authorized in the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 (VAWA 2013). The program attempts to improve the response and outcomes of the civil and criminal justice system (Office on Violence Against Women, 2022). The program will focus on...
One of the key components of the United States (US) Constitution is the Bill of Rights, which can be described as a declaration of the rights and freedoms of the citizens. Civil rights and liberties are considered a critical part of human existence. Since it was first established, the US...
Case Name and the Court Where the Case Was Held The debate about carrying guns in public places is still ongoing throughout the United States. The case of plaintiff George Young, who sues the state and county for denying him an application for a license for carrying a handgun in...
Diversion from the Interrogation Environment and Approach Formal and Heavy Police Authority The aspect of juvenile interrogation is that children enjoy diversion from usual formal and intensified questioning where the police use highly skilled people in a team. In Haley v. Ohio, the US Supreme Court held that the evidence...
In their article, Johnson & King (2017) aim to investigate how offenders’ physical appearance, threat perception, and punishment are associated with each other. Thus, in this study, it is possible to identify three concepts: The concept of dependence between race, ethnicity, appearance, and the perception of threat. The concept of...
White-collar crimes have increased in the modern world due to improved technology. Typically, these criminal activities are financially-motivated and are nonviolent. The term was introduced in 1949 by Sutherland, a sociologist, who stated that most of these acts are exercised by people of high social statuses in the source of...
No country is protected from various types of foreign and domestic threats. Terrorism has always been one of the most serious issues of homeland security, threatening the health and safety of citizens and the welfare of the country. Since terrorism is a major social threat, it can be considered in...
In the history of the US, it is known as the country with the largest number of inmates globally than any other nation across the world. It has incarcerated more individuals making it have the highest population rate of people imprisoned. America has harsh punishment for the persons who commit...
Introduction One afternoon in January 1998, Clinton Stoddard, a U. S. Border Patrol agent, was at a checkpoint on a highway north of Douglas in the state of Arizona. The area was known to be frequently used by smugglers and traffickers. Therefore, the roads were equipped with sensors alerting the...
Facts U.S. law stipulates the legal requirements of law enforcers and details their conduct after retirement. A recent case documented by O’Connor (2022) shows how the federal courts have barred retired officers from carrying guns despite being permitted to do so by the law. The main facts of this case...
To create a fair pretrial bail system, it is important to look at the previous experience and try to add changes to the areas that suffered the most. For instance, when it comes to a petty crime that does not entail death or large financial losses, randomly selected people in...
Facts Fair competition in local and global competitions is a crucial element in U.S. law. In the international Olympics, every nation wants to take the leading position, with individuals seeking methods to increase their competitiveness. Doping is one of the mechanisms used by athletes to enhance their abilities to run,...
According to most mainstream discussions concerning legal and political components of the judicial system, there are two approaches that govern much of court proceedings. These can be summarized as judicial restraint and judicial activism. Judicial restraint refers to the direct and uninvolved interpretation and decision-making within legal parameters according to...
Introduction The punishment for embezzlement may vary greatly depending on several factors. These factors include the amount of money taken, the period under which it was taken, and the position of the defender when the money was taken. Hence, the penalty for embezzlement can range from no jail time and...
Introduction After the civil war, the United States Constitution passed the 13th amendment in America. Slavery and involuntary servitude, apart from punishment for an offense, were abolished by this amendment. Congress passed the Amendment on January 13, 1865, and the needed 27 of the 36 states confirmed it on December...
Background Juvenile delinquency is a universal problem that has been experienced both in developed and developing nations over the years. The growing number of young people being involved in crime has led to escalating public concerns. Research indicates that children living in difficult circumstances are at higher risks of becoming...
The protection coverage in the United States has failed to provide adequate assistance of mental health illnesses. Deductibles, day cutoff criteria, and co-protection all show disparities in mental health and substance use disorder inclusion. Many states passed equality laws that included psychological well-being protection as a key component in an...
Studying court cases often sheds light on important historical moments. The 1954 trial, a class action suit by Oliver Brown and others against the Topeka Board of Education, marks a turning point in the history of the fight against racial segregation. However, unfortunately, racial inequality could not be reversed by...
Introduction The transition from colonial rule is characterized by fundamental policy changes that define a nation’s autonomy. In Australia, the Federation in 1901 was a turning point in the nation’s identity. It entailed the unification of the six different colonies to form a central government. Analyzing the driving forces for...
Introduction Strengthening territorial integrity and ensuring the security of its borders has always been one of the US priorities in both domestic and foreign policies. Nevertheless, the country’s history knows many examples when, due to insurmountable circumstances, individual regions were controlled by other states. In addition, there were disputes within...
The Supreme Court landmark case Miranda v. Arizona was decided in 1966. The ruling pertains to the fifth and sixth constitutional amendments. In 1963, a man named Ernest Miranda was arrested at his home and placed under police custody. He was questioned for hours on the counts of kidnapping, rape,...
Facts The legislature has been responsible for analyzing laws to determine their constitutional position. The Iowa Legislature has been trying for a long time to make it illegal for animal rights groups to sneak cameras into livestock barns to report animal abuse, but courts have frequently ruled the laws unconstitutional....
Introduction: Policy The research aims at investigating the Texas law Senate Bill 8, which is in effect currently. The bill prohibits abortions as soon as five or six weeks after the previous menstrual cycle begins, even in circumstances of rape or when a woman’s health is jeopardized (Charo 1114). Besides,...
Introduction Issues of drug use and substance abuse have been a topic of concern and discussion throughout the recent decades. Scientific and medical data continuously shows the prominent dangers of illegal substances, and many forms of creative media advocate against people’s use of drugs, cigarettes, or alcohol. The dangers of...
Prison System It is necessary to clarify that my prison system belongs to medium security prisons. These are “the standard facilities used to house most criminals,” so my prison will apply to most types of criminals (Types of prisons, 2021, para. 4). One of the best examples of such jails...
The criminal justice system is the institution which is present in every advanced country, and it is responsible for punishing individuals for their wrongdoings. Nevertheless, in the United States, the criminal justice system gave rise to the prison-industrial complex. The term is used by critics for describing the intertwined interests...
Media articles explain the problem of narcotics trafficking across the Australian border. An investigation by the Australian Federal Police began when border guards detained a man transporting heroin. The detainee was interrogated, and his phone was examined to find his accomplices. Thus, they initiated the investigation of the Victorian Joint...
The US Constitution is the supreme law of the U.S., designed to protect and preserve the rights of the state citizens. According to the Constitution, the vacancies in the House of Representatives should be filled through a special election. The Constitution has been changed majorly through Amendments, but also through...
Introduction The priority of an organization is to ensure that it meets the rights and needs of its members fully. Apart from providing a high standard and safe working environment, the law requires that the employees receive family and medical leave, disability-related leave, fair wages, and overtime pay (England &...
The deployment of troops is always a complex undertaking that involves addressing numerous factors, and one of the most important of them is the relationship with the civilians. Due to the fact that combat activities and military presence lead to civilian casualties, the problem arises of how they can be...
In this regard, I believe the decision of the court is correct. The court of Nevada did not award Hoagland protection due to necessity, which is why he filed an appeal. The jury, according to Hoagland, should have been warned by the judge that they have rights to acquit him...
Introduction Mental health has been a controversial topic in the field of health insurance. This is why multiple organizations and individuals were interested in implementing a law that would require mental health conditions to be covered with insurance. Since there is no actual health without addressing mental health, including this...
Great Britain differs from other countries because it does not have a single document called a Constitution. The absence of such a document impacts the state system and the rule of law in the country. Constitutional customs have become particularly important in Britain, as they have enshrined almost all the...
Dear Senator Underwood, I am a registered nurse (APRN) in state/jurisdiction and work in. I want to ask you about the support bill H.R. 647: Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act. I know that you are cosponsor of this bill and familiar with its context and significance, but...
Summary The article highlights the key events and issues resulting from the acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse because of the homicide and attempted murder associated with the August 2020 shootings in Kenosha, Wisconsin. According to Thrust (2021), the major issues that mired the Rittenhouse case were the unlawful ownership of a...
Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations is entitled “Protection of Environment,” encompassing federal provisions and guidelines on programs, grants, and standards aimed at organizing frameworks to save the environment. Specifically, part 172 of the Title’s Subsection C addresses the guidelines of issuing experimental use permits (“Title 40”). According...
In the Capitalist era, the number of corporations and organizations selling numerous goods and services has risen enormously. People have access to all the kinds of items they wish and the ability to pay for the work to be done for them, such as house cleaning or babysitting. Despite all...
Introduction The most effective leadership style for superiors at criminal justice organizations to employ is the autocratic leadership style. This is a leadership style where all the decision of the organization solely depends on an individual, which is necessary during a crisis or emergency (Woodard, 2017). In the case of...
Acts of violence have increased affecting both the victims and the public sense of the general welfare of the society. This has called forth the launching of campaigns that aim at preventing crimes. Reducing violence is key for the success of any social system making it a primary goal. Gun...
It is hard to imagine the former innocent child as a delinquent who commits various crimes. Indeed, many children become criminals for different reasons; they can be bullied at school, have family issues, and many other aspects that make them juvenile offenders. Still, the crimes of the young bring multiple...
Introduction Today, it is impossible to imagine any country without a constitution, also known as the fundamental law, and this legislation piece is a characteristic feature of a civilized world. Numerous nations draw sufficient attention to developing their own constitutions to define how they are governed and how power is...
California prisons contain a record number of prisoners, which continues to grow steadily every year. From 2012 to 2016, the number of prisoners in California receiving psychotropic drugs tripled and reached 77 percent (“Confronting California’s Continuing Prison Crisis” 1). The budget allocated for such medicines is growing even faster, increasing...
In any field of knowledge, only those pieces of information that have credibility and guarantee honesty can be reputable data sources. This analytical article’s authors were two men who have both actual law enforcement practice and professorships at relevant universities under their belt (Gardner & Reece, 2012). In other words,...
Background Right-to-work (RTW) laws refer to the state legislation in the United States that forbids several union-security measures where workers are likely to join during employment. Right-to-work laws entail support from most employers, particularly small businesses and other anti-union individuals. Members supporting the laws argue that the progression grants employees...
Procedural law is a set of legal norms regulating the procedural order procedures for the practical implementation and enforcement of substantive law. Procedural law is inextricably linked with substantive law, as it establishes the procedural forms necessary for its performance and protection (Rammeloo, 2019). There are the following primary forms...
To answer public concerns on the availability of jury trials, Parliament enacted the Guarantee of Juries Act 2016 (‘the GJA’). It provided that anyone charged with an offense punishable by at least six months’ imprisonment was entitled to a trial by jury. In 2019, the Allocation of Trial Act (‘the...
Using official crime data is very important, as it allows the development of policies that target the actual circumstances and avoid biases. Data uses may include official crime data, self-report studies, or victimization surveys (Mosher et al., 2010). Official crime data provides a framework for developing general strategies based on...
Consumer rights are widely defended in the UK, but as a rule, to become a subject for such defense, the consumer should be sure to sign the contract of purchase in any form. Receiving a check for the payment provided for the good is a must since, without this document,...
When a corpse is found at the foot of a cliff, the investigator is faced with a dilemma about the type of incident: accident, suicide, or potential homicide. Moreover, it is necessary to identify the victim, determine the time of death, and collect evidence. The first step will be an...
Albert Einstein, the famous German physicist, filed a declaration of intention to become an American citizen in 1936, and the document is still preserved. Apart from Einstein’s names, the form contains several people, including Einstein’s wife, children, and the clerk of the U.S. District Court, George T. Cranmer. Similarly, numerous...
Summary Museums educate people by preserving humanity’s social, cultural, and scientific history in a form that allows visitors to learn about people and how they behaved and reacted to the world around them in the past. Museums are beginning to adjust their programs and displays to accommodate a new generation...
David, N. (2014). Women with disabilities: Dual discrimination. Labor Education, 137. According to David, even though the internal labor organization (ILO) has done enough to promote and protect the human rights of persons with disabilities, it has as well as helped in the struggle for equal treatment and equal opportunity...
Since the late nineteenth century, prison labor has become an integral part of the United States economy. While some convicts are given support and maintenance jobs in prisons, others are tasked with manufacturing goods or providing services to private corporations, non-profit firms, and state and government institutions. These inmates receive...
Trademark, copyright, and patent laws do not apply to creative works in the public domain. Rather than a single author or artist, the public possesses these creations. Using a public domain work does not require consent, but nobody can claim ownership of it (Stanford Libraries, 2017). Copyright expiration, failure to...
Key Points, Patterns, and Trends The main points, patterns, and trends arising from the book chapter are the following elements. First of all, Chapter 3 examines certain methods and strategies for the competent interrogation of suspects by law enforcement agencies. The book’s authors attempt a deep and detailed immersion in...
Issue Presented What negative sub consequences might the residents of a community face when the policymakers implement the new governmental program allowing people to possess a gun within a concealed carry frame? Short Answer The governmental program “Gun Control- Right to Carry” has to be reassessed by policymakers and authorized...
According to the National Rifle Association of America reviewed in the article More Guns Do Not Stop More Crimes, Evidence Shows by Melinda Wenner Moyer 170 million shotguns have been purchased since 1991, although the crime rate has only increased. Americans continue to believe that weapons protect them, although practice...
Contemporary jails and prisons face many difficulties, such as overcrowding, managing inmates’ mental and physical health, controlling the level of violence, and many other issues. Jail administration should be ready to face the problems efficiently in order to provide fair judgment and create an atmosphere for the rehabilitation for criminals....
It is believed that law enforcement officers are reliable defenders of the peace of citizens. People want to know that in trouble, such as, for instance, a robbery or car theft, police will come to their aid and guarantee protection. However, there are situations when officers cross the border of...
Kerr S. E. M. (2018). Columbine school shooting. In: Gun violence prevention? (pp. 57-71). Palgrave Macmillan. The chapter from this book is dedicated to the notorious and terrible event of 1999 – the mass and violent shooting at Columbine school. The author proves the powerful impact of this tragedy as...
Policy Title: LGBT Hiring Policy Purpose Organizational consulting specialists (policy-makers) try to implement a new hiring policy regarding the LGBT population in the administrative processes of company performance. Authority Social context is the profound element of social psychology structure predisposing individuals’ mind-shaping in a concrete social and working environments. LGBT...
A non-governmental organization runs a private prison in agreement with the authorities at one level or another instead of a public institution run by a specialized agency. Prisoners are sent there by the ordinary court verdict, by the usual procedure, and in some countries and some states of the United...
The Fourth Amendment of the US Constitution emphasizes the legal, investigatory stop under probable cause. Probable cause means that the police should have a search warrant to stop the suspected person and search. In other words, the amendment is designed to protect citizens from unlawful, excessive use of force by...
Introduction Kelo vs. New London was one of the several land ownership cases decided by the United States of America Supreme Court. This case involved the transfer of land from one private owner to the other to develop the economy. The point is well captured in chapter 545 under section...
As the world changes and modern paradigms establish, new unprecedented privacy-related cases appear. Privacy rights extend to new areas and fields of implementation, which emerged recently. However, the previous judicial experience has shown that privacy is a broad and ambiguous concept, which may require clarity and a concrete assessment framework...
The case brought by New York Times columnist considers the doctrine of state secrets one of the most controversial practices in modern law. It also brought up the issue of discrimination, which is concealed by the pretext of maintaining national security (Trenga, 2018). Furthermore, even in non-judicial cases, the availability...
In criminology, the identification of mens rea involves analyzing the case with reference to four distinct types of criminal intent. General intent, as the term suggests, involves the presence of the willingness to perform some act, sometimes without understanding its natural and legal consequences. Specific intent refers to acts committed...
Introduction Employment law is a broad branch of law that determines how employers and employees are protected. It regulates the hiring and firing of employees’ wages, shapes the moral standards enshrined in law, and deals with cases involving beliefs and free speech in the workplace. Employment law is designed to...
Attribute sampling is used to analyze the characteristics of a population and also helps in determining whether a company’s internal controls are being followed. Controls data is essential for quality auditing and cost reduction (Westland, 2020). In this situation, it is important for the auditor to choose the correct sample...
Looting is often associated with natural disasters or emergencies in a state. In 2005, one of the strongest hurricanes, later named “Katrina,” occurred in the United States. The primary damage was caused to the port city of New Orleans, in which, as a result, about 700 thousand people were left...
The exclusionary rule is a judicial regulation founded on statutory law, impeding the use of evidence possessed or analyzed in contravention of the statutory laws of the United States in a manner infringing on the accused Fourth Amendment rights. The regulation is applied by an accused in forestalling evidence used...
Introduction Artifact theft is an interesting topic for me, as it is rather confusing and ambiguous from a criminological perspective. In this situation, it is necessary to take into account many social and political factors to find a solution. Through a brief reflection can one realize that in the described...
Although the US states are sovereign and responsible for individuals within their region, they should extradite offenders upon request, according to the US Constitution and Federal statute. Extradition is a legal process of the removal of a suspected or convicted criminal from a requested state to a receiving state for...
Facts Natare Corporation and Duraplastec Systems have a long history of competition against one another, during which they have spread disparaging information against one another as a means of unsettling the competition. These activities have resulted in 2 lawsuits against one another and an agreement to refer to arbitrage in...
Introduction Even though the Supreme Court granted the right to abortion in 1973, the debate between the pro-choice and pro-life camps remains heated. It has become a point of contention between political conservatives and liberals. The Republican Party advocates for criminalizing abortion on a federal level because the government is...
The case of Harvey Duke versus Marc Puts raised the issues related to claims of absolute and qualified privileges in defamatory statements. The former sued defendant for the damages that resulted from libel and slander, wrongful interference with contractual relations, and unlawful interference with economic interest (Duke v Puts, 2004)....
Psychopathy is a phenomenon that reflects rebellious behavior in which people can commit crimes. Personalities with such disabilities are mentally ill and can pose a danger to society. The connection with criminal justice is controversial since not all people suffering from signs of illness are criminals. On the one hand,...
Introduction A policy may have a positive or negative impact on the people. They are usually developed to guide how a system should function. For example, in South Dakota, one of the policies that affect people is the employee’s break period. It proposes that employees have 15 minutes break after...
Criminal Justice experts accept that it is their higher reason to make a reality where everybody has equivalent rights, equivalent compensation, equivalent admittance to schooling, and equivalent freedoms to succeed. They are cooperating with the whole local area to construct a way ahead. Concurring on normal terms and learning the...
Sexual crimes in the military can be effectively overcome by adhering to the basic principles of “This is my squad ” (TIMS). The main task of the activity of army leaders is considered to be the leading solution to the harassment problem that exists in the US Army today. It...
Background Currently, the attention of the world community is attracted by the rapid development of the “new industrial countries” of Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Despite the significant gap in socio-economic development from the countries of Asia and Africa, Latin American states have several standard features. The culture of entrepreneurship...
Crimes of attempt, conspiracy, and solicitation are known as inchoate or unfinished crimes. Crime commitment is a six-step process; these steps include the idea of committing a crime, its evaluation, decision-making, preparation, initiation, and completion of the crime (Portman, 2021). The first, second, and third stages of the process are...
Introduction The Constitution of the United States is the core document that ensures the democratic values of the country and guarantees basic human rights regardless of age, gender, and race. Consequently, it also restricts the governmental power to mitigate the possibilities of unjustified laws and regulations. The First Amendment to...
Introduction The discussion about the nature and causes of juvenile delinquency is one of the hottest in the sphere of criminal justice. It is important to give a comprehensive definition of this notion. The major factor in applying delinquency jurisdiction is the age of the offender which should be lower...
The 2020 article penned by Conor Friedersdorf provides a summary of these concerns: from the right to peaceful assembly and the legitimacy of mask-wearing mandates and medical rationing (Friedersdorf, 2020). Although many issues raised in the article are valid, some lack empirical support and address potential policies that have not...
Introduction In the contemporary globalized world, many businesses are established by the citizens of one state but operate in the other, which creates an issue of double taxation. If the states were to tax the income from each company regardless of the residency and specifics of where it received its...
Gun control legislation has remained a highly debatable topic for decades. It may be complicated to assess the impact of gun control laws adequately. In most cases, insufficient or unreliable evidence enshrines the controversial position of gun control legislation. There are many who believe that gun control legislation should be...
The need for a clear PPP contract structure is determined by the requirement for delegation of responsibility between the parties in non-compliance with crucial contract clauses. At the same time, the PPP structure, formed as a result of optimized acceptance and commissioning tests and an improved risk accounting model, aims...
Introduction Federalism is a system that makes a territory affected by two levels of government: central and local. Unlike a unitary state administration, where the central authority decides every law and its implementation, a federalist country allows a certain level of independence for the local administration. The United States of...
What Is ADA? ADA stands for American Disability Act which is meant to protect people with disability. Employment and access to state and local government programs and services are among the sectors covered by the ADA, which forbids discrimination against individuals with disabilities. The legislation’s goal is to ensure that...
Legal System and Colonization For decades, both the business and social environment of the United States have been regarded as an example of a socio-cultural conglomerate that encompasses the interaction of various systems and cultural traditions. For this reason, the process of the legal system’s formation is rather complex throughout...
Summary In the United States of America, marijuana is classified as a Schedule I Controlled Substance under federal law. Such a classification implies that the production, possession, or use of this drug in the country is illegal federally. Despite the illegalization of this drug by the central government, some states,...
Workers and relatives of employees of the Gonzalez-Catan plant of Mercedes Benz Argentina sued the company for violating the 1991 Law on the Protection of Victims of Torture. They alleged that during the 1976-1983 “Dirty War” in Argentina, the company wanted to punish workers suspected of being union agitators and...
Introduction The corporate world requires adherence to the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) in making business contracts. The contracts involve covenants or agreements between the parties signing them; there is a format for drafting any corporate contract. A contract is considered enforceable if it meets the thresholds of consideration, legality, capacity,...
Introduction Research, in general, has a defined objective, and to achieve its objectives, scientists choose from a variety of study methods. A scientist’s research methodology covers all the procedures and strategies they use to perform scientific studies. Making choices concerning how the data will be gathered and analyzed is part...
Introduction The grievance at hand concerns Johnny Seemelater (“the Grievor”), which is filed by the Union on his behalf. The grievance alleges that the Grievor was terminated unjustly from his employment with IBCT (the Employer”) effective May 6, 2021. He was terminated pursuant to Article 11.05 (h) of the Collective...
In the current research paper, I will discuss two legal cases in the healthcare industry. The first case concerns Medicare and Medicaid fraud, which has caused approximately $3.5 million in losses. Consequently, the second case regards the false claims, fraudulent schemes, and consequent permission for Motion for Leave to file...
The term “ethical” means the principles of behavior corresponding to the moral standards of a particular group. Ethics results from a general agreement between people engaged in the same activity and may differ from group to group. The importance of voluntary consent lies in the essence of the actions taken....
Since the beginning of the “information era,” personal privacy has been the most valuable asset that the vast majority of people cannot obtain. Moreover, the issue is only expanding despite many significant conflicts targeted to slow the growth of government intervention in private life. On the other hand, when it...
In the context of the growing globalization of the world community, the experience of legal regulation of certain public relations in foreign countries is of increasing interest. One of the main sources of U.S. law operating throughout the United States is the U.S. Code of Laws. Each of the sections...
Feigenberg, B., & Miller, C. (2021). Racial divisions and criminal justice: Evidence from Southern state courts. American Economic Journal: Economic Policy, 13(2), 207–240. Web. This article addresses the profound injustices embedded in the criminal justice system of the United States. According to Feigenberg and Miller (2021), this aspect of the...
The problem of marijuana legalization in Texas is a recurring public discussion that includes various and sometimes polarized opinions. For instance, only one month ago, the state’s governor Greg Abbott argued in favor of cannabis usage decriminalization (Jaeger, 2022). Additionally, Ramsey (2022) claims that as many as 69% of Texas...
To avoid the effects of bias and prejudice, lawyers often rely on objective established set of principles. Stare decisis is a doctrine that is based on courts following previously covered cases with the aim of increasing efficiency throughout the process (Cross & Miller, 2021). Overall, this system allows for stability...
The National Labour Relations Act (NLRA) The conditions under which employee termination is legal and the remedies for unlawful employee dismissal are outlined in the National Labour Relations Act (NLRA). According to NLRA, employment is always at will, and employers can dismiss an employee at any time provided they do...
Introduction In the articles under consideration, the authors thoroughly examine the process of prosecution and reflect on its characteristics. They describe in detail the circumstances which might potentially affect the sentences while relying on previous evidence. The analysis of data performed by the scholars is critical for understanding the way...
There are differences between civil law and criminal law penalties as they relate to coding violations. As it is known, penalties for violations of civil law are usually softer than penalties for committing an actual crime. Overall, the criminal law system is more complex than the civil law system because...
This article first appeared in The Nation on October 8, 2020. In 2005, Ricky Davis, a Black Louisianian from New Orleans, was staying at a motel in Baton Rouge after his house was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. On the night of October 29, according to court records, he got into...
It is required to analytically describe a court case for copyright infringement in the case of the song “Blurred Lines”. In 2015, Pharrell Williams was found guilty of stealing musical material, as the composition clearly contained elements of a Marvin Gaye song. Initially, the prosecution proved its claims, which required...
Purpose It is possible to suggest that the two aims of Caplan’s writing are to inform and persuade people. Considering the former purpose, the author uses several techniques. To begin with, Caplan describes the issue with social networks and the First Amendment and explains its causes to provide the readers...
Concepts Civil rights and civil liberties are distinct concepts based on their applications and definition in the context of ordinary life. In that way, civil liberties acknowledge fundamental human rights, such as the right to freedom of speech, privacy, marriage. On the other hand, civil rights constitute the rights of...
Introduction High incarceration rates have been a hallmark of the American penitentiary system since the late 20th century and remain as such until this day. With a correctional population of 1,430,800 in prison and several hundred thousand more in jails by the end of 2019, the United States has the...
Introduction Abortion is one of the controversial and socially complex issues having been debated over since the emergence of modernity. It is a significant moral topic raising much concern in the current generation. It is quite challenging and tempting to assess laws and policies related to abortion based on traditional...
In the labor sector, the term “The Employee Retirement Income Security (ERISA)” refers to a federal law protecting the workers’ retirement assets who work in private industries in America. The law’s implementation was in 1974 to govern that the cautioner does not exploit planned benefits. In addition, it protects some...
Introduction Crime is an inherent part of every society, and the role of the government has always been to ensure that the perpetrators face severe punishment for their actions. Official data shows that in the United States, the crime rates have been steadily decreasing in the past thirty years, including...
Introduction Crime is an inherent part of any society, and the role of law enforcement is to prevent it and effectively identify the perpetrators. The investigation process consists of several phases, including the preliminary and follow-up ones, which are required to uncover all aspects of crime. The investigation must always...
Introduction Federal laws refer to the bills created and amended in both houses of Congress and signed by the head of state. The United States Code contains individual laws, also called acts. On the other hand, state laws are formulated and enacted in the legislative branches of each state. About...
Introduction The story of a Canadian billionaire, who was detained at the request of the United States, has attracted media attention worldwide. Fifty-seven women filed a class-action lawsuit against Peter Nygard. Their statement claims that the man has raped girls for 20 years, including minors. He also used them to...
In April 1989, five teenage boys from New York City found themselves embroiled in one of the most controversial cases of the decade. They became recognized as the Central Park Five after they were accused of raping and nearly beating to death a fleeing woman, later identified as Tricia Maili,...
The United Kingdom self-identifies as a parliamentary democracy with a constitutional monarch. As a democratic country, the UK has a separation of powers into executive, legislative, and judiciary branches. The judiciary branch is independent of the other two branches and includes magistrates’ courts, county courts, high courts, the Crown Courts,...
Fraud is defined as the purposeful deceit or distortion of the truth that results in the receipt of unfair advantage or payment. Abuse is defined as activities that are inappropriate, unethical, outside of accepted professional responsibility norms, or clinically unwarranted. This work was written to study the laws associated with...
There are many employment laws enacted in the US to protect workers against discrimination and harassment at the workplace. If they are broken, employees are awarded damages by the courts to compensate their loss and deter employers from engaging in further illegality. In addition to laws, court rulings are critical...
Concern over Honour and Prestige An honor culture that appeared in ancient times, and is based on the idea of opinion despotism to place a family name and status over the law. According to Beccaria, such a culture leads to erroneous and biased decisions since personal characteristics are used to...
Any organizations come to the point when change is necessary. However, to discern the exact nature of change, to gain propositions about it from different perspectives, and to implement it correctly, various approaches are used. On the way of introducing changes, an organization might face different obstacles: resistance of employees,...
The human brain is amongst the most compound and most significant organs in the body, comprising more than a hundred nerves communicating in trillions of links called synapses. The brain consists of different specialized regions that work together in a coordinated manner. An example of the region is the cortex...
Introduction Implementing addictive substances for medicinal purposes is one of the major concerns raised by scholars worldwide. Even though some drugs possess clinical qualities that can contribute to the patient’s overall health, scientists still debate if allowing the use of mild stimulants should be permitted at federal and state levels...
Gender Ratio Problem This problem describes one of the phenomena often observed in society regarding the number of crimes committed by people. As statistics show, there are significant gender differences since men commit much more crimes than women. This statement is true for almost any society and all types of...
Burglary is a criminal offense in the United States, although some states allow significant adjustments depending on the circumstances. Penalties and sentences for this crime vary and may include substantial payments, life imprisonment, community service, and restitution. It is appropriate to apply different penalties to people because of differences in...
Security issues have always been critical for human societies. People have always wanted to feel protected and benefit from the absence or minimal risks threatening their well-being. However, over time, the notion of security and the concept altered because of the growing demands and new challenges emerging due to technological...
Targeted killing is defined under international law as the deliberate lethal use of force by a state or its employees against an individual who is not in the custody of civilians or poses an immediate danger. Although the term is not a technical legal term, the strategy has become a...
Introduction Crimes and violence are problems that concern the official forces that help establish and punish the guilty and society in general. Crime prevention should be a matter of concern for every member of a particular community since the issue affects the health and stability of everyone. The most influential...
The media and much of the general community believe that crime and mental illnesses are related to each other because of the numerous cases of crimes committed by the mentally ill, as well as the big number of imprisoned mentally ill persons. For example, such cases as Andrea Yates in...
Introduction Denial and deception is a term that is frequently used to characterize a nation’s employment of a variety of information operations to achieve its goals. The attempt to suppress information that an opponent may utilize to learn some truth is denial. By definition, deception refers to a country’s attempt...
Inchoate crimes primarily include attempts, conspiracy, and solicitation and are based on the harmful intent of the suspect. Consequently, these cases also include attempted murder, which is probably the most disturbing example of inchoate crimes. One such case includes the prosecution of Michael Hayes, who deliberately shot Bobby Gale –...
Youth Justice Every day, children and teenagers are detained in the United States, with people of color being especially vulnerable. Even though youth arrests and detentions have decreased, severe racial inequities in the juvenile justice system seem to remain at the same level. Minority children, specifically Black children, tend to...
This situation is unfair, and in this case, the one who originally came up with the project is right. The fact is that it was a speech in front of a professor, respectively, a public performance with the initials of the author. This, in turn, means that this object is...
One of a government’s fundamental obligations is to protect its inhabitants from crime, although crime prevention can take numerous forms. There is evidence that corruption is disproportionately concentrated in economically challenged places and that poverty reduction can help to reduce crime. Reducing crime rates can also be achieved by addressing...
Problem or Objective The topic to study The object of my study is the phenomenon of cyberbullying, targeted bullying with the help of high technologies and communication networks. In the context of this topic, I want to find out the reasons for this behavior and theoretical ways to deal with...
